The Schneider Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Schneider, its origins in Germany, and the story behind a Schneider family crest.
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Origin of the Schneider name
Schneider is the German occupational name for a tailor, from schneiden, "to cut". Tailors were organized in guilds in medieval towns, and the name is found throughout Germany, Austria and Switzerland. It is the third most common surname in Germany, and some American families anglicized it to Snyder.
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This overview covers the Schneider name in Germany. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Austria, Switzerland and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Schneider name FAQ
What does the Schneider name mean?
Tailor. Common variants include Schnieder, Snyder, Snider.
Where does the Schneider surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in Austria, Switzerland and the United States.
Is there a Schneider coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Schneider crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Schneider coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).